Electrical Engineer

Precoat Metals • Weirton, WV

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About The Position

As the selected Electrical Controls and Automation Engineer candidate, you will perform a variety of engineering work in design, planning & overseeing manufacture, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of electrical or electronic components, equipment, systems, facilities & machinery used in the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Extensive Controls background
• Minimum of three years direct experience
• Product & operations knowledge
• Excellent computer hardware & software applications knowledge
• Data driven decision making; Effective use of process automation tools and IT
• Thorough & organized
• Confident & steady under pressure
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Available for 25-45% Travel Typical or as Required for Major Projects

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting issues with control systems
• Coordinates with others to determine problems and implement solutions
• Developing and installing machine programs using automation PLC software
• Drawing electrical schematics (CAD) to demonstrate how processes will work
• Generate aesthetic HMI screens for machinery that provide enough feedback for troubleshooting
• Formulates & recommends engineering policies & technical work in accordance with project objectives
• Ensures that sound technical engineering concepts are applied
• Plans & coordinates engineering projects that are completed on schedule within cost objectives
• Advises appropriate personnel of the latest technical & engineering developments
• Cooperates with the Production, Research, and Quality Control departments in preparing production & process designs, and in establishing uniform specifications for materials & equipment
• Provides engineering services to other departments as required
• Provides ongoing technical support to the plants as requested
• Investigates production problems
• Research technologies new to Precoat Metals to improve process control, lower costs, & increase throughput
• Implements non-capital improvements to improve process control & lower costs
• Prepare & coordinate short and long-term engineering plans and programs for design, construction, or alteration of activities
• Travel to job site to coordinate start-up, performance & testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree